Organizing systems is paramount for being productive. In today's changing-every-minute world, many successful leaders I speak with confide that they feel further and further behind even as they work faster and faster. They want and need to be more productive.

We know it is not just a matter of “working harder.” Yes, we need to work smarter, but how can we do that? I find we have to be willing to pay the price. Time. Money. Energy. All three must be invested to gain success. Diligent preparation leads to better execution.

Here are three quick steps that can help you to get more done, be more “WOW!” productive, and boost that bottom line.

1. Do only those things you can do – outsource the rest

I wish I would have come up with that, but Peter Drucker beat me to the punch many years ago! Okay, you think you are too busy to teach someone how to do a task. Maybe you can save a few coins. However, the problem is the unseen consequences of loss.

What if you had been on the phone to that prospect who likely would buy from you? What if you did something that generated an increase in sales?

You should do only what you can do and make it your goal to get others to do the rest. Get others to free you up for the highest-value work.

2. Be smart when you outsource

One of the best sources you can use is online contractor websites such as Elance, fiverr, oDesk or others. This is a big part of relationship marketing.

Find qualified, reasonably priced people to help get work done for you. The best way I've found to do this is by testing. Start with a low-price assignment and see for yourself how dependable (or not) the person is. Gradually increase the price and scope of other projects. When you find someone good, pay them well and take care of them.

Terry Brock gives real-world, practical tips on how to generate revenue and increase productivity. He works with businesses from sole proprietors to Fortune 10 companies, teaching them how to use social media, technology and plain ol' stuff that works. He's the co-author of the McGraw-HIll best-seller “Klout Matters” on social media. Brock is an international Speaker Hall of Fame member and sports a very good haircut! You can reach him at 407-363-0505 and Terry@TerryBrock.com.

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